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RESOURCES FOR MUSICIANS AND MUSIC INDUSTRY WORKERS
Music Industry
Music Health Alliance
Music Health Alliance’s mission is to #HealTheMusic by providing access to healthcare — including mental health — through services that protect, direct, and connect music industry professionals with medical and financial solutions.
Robe Backstage
Are you a designer, technician or roadie working in the entertainment lighting industry who is now facing a financial challenge due to serious illness, injury or mandated work stoppage? Do you live in the United States, Canada or a US Province? If the answer to these is “yes” then you are eligible to come Backstage.
SMASH
SMASH provides access to free and low-cost medical, dental, and mental health services for working musicians in the Puget Sound area, plus support for navigating the complicated and frustrating healthcare system.
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation supports musicians and music industry workers in Oregon and Clark County, WA during times of medical or health-related crises. Through the JWF Musician Health & Services Program, we provide financial aid grants and guidance by trained Navigators to identify other sources of assistance.
American Federation of Musicians: The Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund
The Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund for Disabled Musicians provides a modest grant to temporarily or permanently disabled musicians who are members of the AFM.
Entertainment Community Fund
Founded in 1882, the Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization here to meet the needs of our entertainment community with a unique understanding of the challenges involved in a life in the arts.
ASCAP Loans
ASCAP offers its members emergency interest-bearing loans on royalties and advances based on earnings.
Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund
Any person who has been employed full time in the country music industry may be eligible for financial aid from The Opry Trust Fund.
Jazz Foundation of America
The Musicians' Emergency Fund offers aid to elder jazz and blues musicians in crisis.
Music Maker Relief Foundation
The Musical Sustenance Program gives grants to meet basic life needs and emergency relief to people 55 years or older and rooted in a Southern musical tradition.
MusiCares
The Emergency Financial Assistance Program covers financial, medical and personal emergencies. Eligibility is based on at least five years in the industry or credited contribution to six commercially released recordings or videos.
Musicians Foundation
Musicians Foundation helps professional musicians by providing emergency financial assistance in meeting current living, medical and allied expenses. All professional musicians are eligible to apply.
Rhythm and Blues Foundation
The Rhythm & Blues Foundation is the pre-eminent non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Rhythm & Blues music artists. The Foundation provides financial and medical assistance and other programs tied to educational outreach, curated initiatives and archival activities.
Fractured Atlas
Fractured Atlas provides services and support to artists and artist organizations.
Pinetop Perkins Foundation
The Pinetop Perkins Foundation provides emergency financial assistance to elderly musicians for medical and living expenses.
Positive Legacy
Positive Legacy integrates music and service to benefit people and the planet. We are grantmakers who coordinate environmental and humanitarian service projects fueled by the power of music. We transcend cultural boundaries by attending to the needs and aspirations of the communities where music happens. We create sustainable support through action from musicians and fans.
Puffin Foundation
Puffin Foundation Grants are open to emerging artists in the fields of art, photography, music, theater, dance, and literature whose works due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficult being aired.
The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
American Guild of Musical Artists Relief Fund
The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is the labor union of singers, dancers, and staging staff in opera, ballet and concert dance, and concert choral performance in the United States. A national union with a membership of over 6,000 artists, AGMA provides forceful advocacy and defense of its members’ employment and artistic rights. AGMA negotiates and enforces over 65 collective bargaining agreements throughout the country, ensuring fair and safe working conditions and enhancing the quality of life of its members. AGMA has a direct charter from the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with the AFL-CIO Branch of Associated Actors and Artists of America and the Department for Professional Employees (DPE). AGMA is also a part of the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG).
Music Health Alliance’s mission is to #HealTheMusic by providing access to healthcare — including mental health — through services that protect, direct, and connect music industry professionals with medical and financial solutions.
Robe Backstage
Are you a designer, technician or roadie working in the entertainment lighting industry who is now facing a financial challenge due to serious illness, injury or mandated work stoppage? Do you live in the United States, Canada or a US Province? If the answer to these is “yes” then you are eligible to come Backstage.
SMASH
SMASH provides access to free and low-cost medical, dental, and mental health services for working musicians in the Puget Sound area, plus support for navigating the complicated and frustrating healthcare system.
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation supports musicians and music industry workers in Oregon and Clark County, WA during times of medical or health-related crises. Through the JWF Musician Health & Services Program, we provide financial aid grants and guidance by trained Navigators to identify other sources of assistance.
American Federation of Musicians: The Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund
The Lester Petrillo Memorial Fund for Disabled Musicians provides a modest grant to temporarily or permanently disabled musicians who are members of the AFM.
Entertainment Community Fund
Founded in 1882, the Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization here to meet the needs of our entertainment community with a unique understanding of the challenges involved in a life in the arts.
ASCAP Loans
ASCAP offers its members emergency interest-bearing loans on royalties and advances based on earnings.
Grand Ole Opry Trust Fund
Any person who has been employed full time in the country music industry may be eligible for financial aid from The Opry Trust Fund.
Jazz Foundation of America
The Musicians' Emergency Fund offers aid to elder jazz and blues musicians in crisis.
Music Maker Relief Foundation
The Musical Sustenance Program gives grants to meet basic life needs and emergency relief to people 55 years or older and rooted in a Southern musical tradition.
MusiCares
The Emergency Financial Assistance Program covers financial, medical and personal emergencies. Eligibility is based on at least five years in the industry or credited contribution to six commercially released recordings or videos.
Musicians Foundation
Musicians Foundation helps professional musicians by providing emergency financial assistance in meeting current living, medical and allied expenses. All professional musicians are eligible to apply.
Rhythm and Blues Foundation
The Rhythm & Blues Foundation is the pre-eminent non-profit organization dedicated to assisting Rhythm & Blues music artists. The Foundation provides financial and medical assistance and other programs tied to educational outreach, curated initiatives and archival activities.
Fractured Atlas
Fractured Atlas provides services and support to artists and artist organizations.
Pinetop Perkins Foundation
The Pinetop Perkins Foundation provides emergency financial assistance to elderly musicians for medical and living expenses.
Positive Legacy
Positive Legacy integrates music and service to benefit people and the planet. We are grantmakers who coordinate environmental and humanitarian service projects fueled by the power of music. We transcend cultural boundaries by attending to the needs and aspirations of the communities where music happens. We create sustainable support through action from musicians and fans.
Puffin Foundation
Puffin Foundation Grants are open to emerging artists in the fields of art, photography, music, theater, dance, and literature whose works due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficult being aired.
The NAMM Foundation
The NAMM Foundation advances active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs.
American Guild of Musical Artists Relief Fund
The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is the labor union of singers, dancers, and staging staff in opera, ballet and concert dance, and concert choral performance in the United States. A national union with a membership of over 6,000 artists, AGMA provides forceful advocacy and defense of its members’ employment and artistic rights. AGMA negotiates and enforces over 65 collective bargaining agreements throughout the country, ensuring fair and safe working conditions and enhancing the quality of life of its members. AGMA has a direct charter from the AFL-CIO and is affiliated with the AFL-CIO Branch of Associated Actors and Artists of America and the Department for Professional Employees (DPE). AGMA is also a part of the Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG).
Mental Health
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.
Entertainment Community Fund - Mental Health Services
The Mental Health Services Program helps entertainment industry professionals and their families to deal with a wide array of issues including work and personal stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions and ongoing supportive services. Social workers provide evaluation and referrals, short term treatment, crisis intervention, advocacy and connections to community treatment resources.
Sweet Relief's Mental Health Fund
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Backline have teamed up to provide no-cost therapy to music industry professionals in need.
Backline’s case managers provide a mental health plan specific to a client’s needs and location, and The Mental Health Fund @Sweet Relief provides a grant to cover unmet costs for a specified number of sessions with a dedicated clinician.
Backline
Backline connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources–streamlining access to a network of trusted organizations and care providers that understand this line of work.
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.
Entertainment Community Fund - Mental Health Services
The Mental Health Services Program helps entertainment industry professionals and their families to deal with a wide array of issues including work and personal stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions and ongoing supportive services. Social workers provide evaluation and referrals, short term treatment, crisis intervention, advocacy and connections to community treatment resources.
Sweet Relief's Mental Health Fund
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Backline have teamed up to provide no-cost therapy to music industry professionals in need.
Backline’s case managers provide a mental health plan specific to a client’s needs and location, and The Mental Health Fund @Sweet Relief provides a grant to cover unmet costs for a specified number of sessions with a dedicated clinician.
Backline
Backline connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources–streamlining access to a network of trusted organizations and care providers that understand this line of work.
Earning Opportunities for Musicians
Volume
Volume is a live-streaming community that offers established and aspiring performers an engaging environment to build and expand their audiences and monetize their passions. Easily get started with Volume's 24/7 artist support team, enhance your stream with proprietary in-browser audio effects, and get paid fast with daily payouts to Stripe, PayPal or Direct Deposit.
Patreon
Patreon is the best place for creators to build memberships by providing exclusive access to their work and a deeper connection with their communities.
Volume is a live-streaming community that offers established and aspiring performers an engaging environment to build and expand their audiences and monetize their passions. Easily get started with Volume's 24/7 artist support team, enhance your stream with proprietary in-browser audio effects, and get paid fast with daily payouts to Stripe, PayPal or Direct Deposit.
Patreon
Patreon is the best place for creators to build memberships by providing exclusive access to their work and a deeper connection with their communities.
Grants and Funding
USArtists International® (USAI)
USArtists International supports in-person and virtual performances by American artists at engagements at international festivals and global presenting arts marketplaces outside of the United States. The program funds individuals and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines.
Kickstarter
Kickstarter exists to help bring creative projects to life. A home for film, music, art, theater, games, comics, design, photography, and more.
GoFundMe
GoFundMe is a crowdfunding platform that allows people to raise money for events ranging from life events such as celebrations and graduations to challenging circumstances like accidents and illnesses.
USArtists International supports in-person and virtual performances by American artists at engagements at international festivals and global presenting arts marketplaces outside of the United States. The program funds individuals and ensembles across all performing arts practices and disciplines.
Kickstarter
Kickstarter exists to help bring creative projects to life. A home for film, music, art, theater, games, comics, design, photography, and more.
GoFundMe
GoFundMe is a crowdfunding platform that allows people to raise money for events ranging from life events such as celebrations and graduations to challenging circumstances like accidents and illnesses.
Additional resources
These resources are for anyone in need, not just music industry workers.
Addiction and Substance Abuse
Rethinking Drinking
For anyone who drinks, this site offers valuable, research-based information. What do you think about taking a look at your drinking habits and how they may affect your health? Rethinking Drinking can help you learn more.
FindTreatment.gov
FindTreatment.gov is a confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.
Al-Anon/Alateen
The purpose of Al-Anon is to help families of alcoholics by practicing the Twelve Steps. This site explains how to find Al-Anon meetings, and what to expect at meal-anon.org/etings.
Cocaine Anonymous
The Cocaine Anonymous website describes the organization, and has a database of contact information and websites to locate meetings across the country.
Crystal Meth Anonymous
CMA is a 12-step program for those in recovery from addiction to crystal meth. This site has a national directory of meetings.
Marijuana Anonymous
Marijuana Anonymous uses the basic 12 Steps of Recovery founded by Alcoholics Anonymous. This site has a meeting finder for most states.
Nar-Anon
Nar-Anon is a twelve-step program designed to help relatives and friends of addicts recover from the effects of living with an addicted person. Click on 'Nar-Anon Groups' to find local meetings.
Narcotics Anonymous World Services
The Narcotics Anonymous has basic information about the organization, downloadable handbooks and a national events calendar. Click on 'Regional and Area Links' to find local meetings.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics
NACoA advocates for all children and families affected by alcoholism and other drug dependencies. This site has facts, advice and a list of resources for children.
Delphi Behavioral Health Group
Delphi is a family of facilities offering individualized treatment for all levels of addiction.
Car
Working Cars For Working Families
Working Cars for Working Families is fighting to ensure that families get a fair deal when buying and financing a car and that the lack of a car does not stand in the way of families’ ability to become economically successful. Apply above.
1-800-Charity Cars
1-800-Charity Cars is a national charity organization. It provides free vehicles to a wide array of qualified low income clients and families. Example of beneficiaries include families transitioning from public assistance to a new job or training, Victims of domestic violence, the medically needy, Individuals living in transitional housing units or shelter. There may also be charity cars for veterans, the working poor, and military members or their families.
Working Cars for Working Families is fighting to ensure that families get a fair deal when buying and financing a car and that the lack of a car does not stand in the way of families’ ability to become economically successful. Apply above.
1-800-Charity Cars
1-800-Charity Cars is a national charity organization. It provides free vehicles to a wide array of qualified low income clients and families. Example of beneficiaries include families transitioning from public assistance to a new job or training, Victims of domestic violence, the medically needy, Individuals living in transitional housing units or shelter. There may also be charity cars for veterans, the working poor, and military members or their families.
Career and Jobs
Career Builder
Career Builder provides tools and opportunities to let everybody find meaning and value in their work, no matter their skill, background, or starting point.
Craigslist
Craigslist lists jobs in various disciplines.
Indeed
Indeed is a search engine that allows you browse and compare jobs by industry.
JobHero
JobHero has a lot of great career-related information including guidance on how to create the perfect resume.
LinkedIn
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network with more than 900 million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Canva Resume Builder
With Canva’s free resume builder, applying for your dream job is easy and fast. Choose from hundreds of free, designer-made templates and customize them within a few clicks.
Workers Compensation
The Workers' Compensation website provides information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers about workmans' compensation benefits and work-related injuries and illnesses.
SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
Career Builder provides tools and opportunities to let everybody find meaning and value in their work, no matter their skill, background, or starting point.
Craigslist
Craigslist lists jobs in various disciplines.
Indeed
Indeed is a search engine that allows you browse and compare jobs by industry.
JobHero
JobHero has a lot of great career-related information including guidance on how to create the perfect resume.
LinkedIn is the world's largest professional network with more than 900 million members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
Canva Resume Builder
With Canva’s free resume builder, applying for your dream job is easy and fast. Choose from hundreds of free, designer-made templates and customize them within a few clicks.
Workers Compensation
The Workers' Compensation website provides information for employees, employers, insurers, and medical providers about workmans' compensation benefits and work-related injuries and illnesses.
SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE’s mission is to foster vibrant small business communities through mentoring and education.
Child and Family Services
Child Care Aware of America
Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) works with a national network of more than 500 child care resource and referral (CCR&Rs) agencies and other partners to ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable child care.
NAEYC
Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
Boys Town
Boys Town offers a vast library of parenting information and articles developed over many decades by our child behavior experts.
Building Your Family
Building Your Family: The Donor, Surrogacy, and Adoption Guide is a publication and website for anyone seeking to build their family via donor egg, donor embryo, surrogacy, or adoption.
Adoption.com
24/7 adoption resources.
Child Care Aware® of America (CCAoA) works with a national network of more than 500 child care resource and referral (CCR&Rs) agencies and other partners to ensure that all families have access to quality, affordable child care.
NAEYC
Find research-based resources, tips and ideas for families—from child development to reading, writing, music, math, and more!
Boys Town
Boys Town offers a vast library of parenting information and articles developed over many decades by our child behavior experts.
Building Your Family
Building Your Family: The Donor, Surrogacy, and Adoption Guide is a publication and website for anyone seeking to build their family via donor egg, donor embryo, surrogacy, or adoption.
Adoption.com
24/7 adoption resources.
Disaster Relief
DisasterAssistance.gov
DisasterAssistance.gov provides information on how to get help from the federal government before, during and after a disaster. It helps people understand the various forms of assistance available to them and how to apply for aid most efficiently, as well as find information about evacuating, finding shelter, getting food and water, getting medical services, locating loved ones, and recovering and rebuilding.
FEMA Individual Disaster Assistance
FEMA Disaster Assistance can help support your recovery from a major disaster. If you're ready to apply now for disaster assistance or would like more information on the types of assistance available please click the link above.
Red Cross Disaster Relief
From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, the American Red Cross goes wherever we’re needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most.
dPlan|ARTSREADY
ArtsReady, an online emergency preparedness service by and for arts/cultural nonprofits, provides arts organizations with customized business continuity plans for post-crisis sustainability.
DisasterAssistance.gov provides information on how to get help from the federal government before, during and after a disaster. It helps people understand the various forms of assistance available to them and how to apply for aid most efficiently, as well as find information about evacuating, finding shelter, getting food and water, getting medical services, locating loved ones, and recovering and rebuilding.
FEMA Individual Disaster Assistance
FEMA Disaster Assistance can help support your recovery from a major disaster. If you're ready to apply now for disaster assistance or would like more information on the types of assistance available please click the link above.
Red Cross Disaster Relief
From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, the American Red Cross goes wherever we’re needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most.
dPlan|ARTSREADY
ArtsReady, an online emergency preparedness service by and for arts/cultural nonprofits, provides arts organizations with customized business continuity plans for post-crisis sustainability.
Education
National Art Education Association (NAEA)
National Art Education Association promotes art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities is an online guide to learning disabilities, early literacy and learning resources, as well as support center for adolescents and adults with learning disabilities. Their Parent Center provides tips, techniques and strategies for parents of children with learning disabilities. Their website also includes a resource locator, which can help you find resources such as testing, private schools, tutoring, financial aid, counseling, recreation and more. Online publications, bookstore, guides and educational material for children are also available.
Fast Web
Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to scholarships and financial aid tools. Our goal is to help you find scholarships to make school more affordable.
Federal Student Aid
The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides approximately $112 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
National Art Education Association promotes art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
The National Center for Learning Disabilities is an online guide to learning disabilities, early literacy and learning resources, as well as support center for adolescents and adults with learning disabilities. Their Parent Center provides tips, techniques and strategies for parents of children with learning disabilities. Their website also includes a resource locator, which can help you find resources such as testing, private schools, tutoring, financial aid, counseling, recreation and more. Online publications, bookstore, guides and educational material for children are also available.
Fast Web
Fastweb is a free scholarship search platform that connects students to scholarships and financial aid tools. Our goal is to help you find scholarships to make school more affordable.
Federal Student Aid
The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides approximately $112 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s scholarship programs are designed to encourage and support outstanding students who work hard and have financial need. Our scholarships provide financial assistance and academic support to high school, undergraduate, and graduate students.
Elderly
AARP
AARP is a United States-based interest group focusing on issues affecting those over the age of fifty.
United States Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging works to ensure that quality long-term care for seniors. They offer a host of programs for seniors who are disadvantaged socially, economically, or in terms of healthcare. They also support the free, national Eldercare Locator hotline, 1-800-677-1116, which provides information on local services and resources.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that administers benefits to retired and disabled individuals, to spouses of living benificiaries, and to child and spousal survivors of deceased individuals eligible for Social Security benefits.
SocialSecurity.gov (benefits for people with disabilities)
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. Provided by the Social Security Administration, this page incorporates details about their programs, a Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool and applications for social security benefits for adults and children with disabilities.
Medicare
Medicare is a federally funded program that provides medical and prescription coverage for seniors and the disabled.
JVM Lending
A Senior Citizen's guide to home loans and reverse mortgages.
Benefits CheckUp
This is an online screening site where you can find information about federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health, and a variety of other basic needs.
AARP is a United States-based interest group focusing on issues affecting those over the age of fifty.
United States Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging works to ensure that quality long-term care for seniors. They offer a host of programs for seniors who are disadvantaged socially, economically, or in terms of healthcare. They also support the free, national Eldercare Locator hotline, 1-800-677-1116, which provides information on local services and resources.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that administers benefits to retired and disabled individuals, to spouses of living benificiaries, and to child and spousal survivors of deceased individuals eligible for Social Security benefits.
SocialSecurity.gov (benefits for people with disabilities)
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. Provided by the Social Security Administration, this page incorporates details about their programs, a Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool and applications for social security benefits for adults and children with disabilities.
Medicare
Medicare is a federally funded program that provides medical and prescription coverage for seniors and the disabled.
JVM Lending
A Senior Citizen's guide to home loans and reverse mortgages.
Benefits CheckUp
This is an online screening site where you can find information about federal, state, local and private programs that help pay for prescription drugs, utility bills, meals, health, and a variety of other basic needs.
Entertainment and Creative Industries
All:
SAG-AFTRA FoundationThe SAG-AFTRA Foundation provides vital assistance and educational programming to the professionals of SAG-AFTRA while serving the public at large through its signature children’s literacy program Storyline Online®.
Entertainment Community Fund
Founded in 1882, the Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization here to meet the needs of our entertainment community with a unique understanding of the challenges involved in a life in the arts.
Puffin Foundation
Puffin Foundation Grants are open to emerging artists in the fields of art, photography, music, theater, dance, and literature whose works due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficult being aired.
Movie & TV:
Directors Guild Foundation
The Directors Guild of America is a labor organization that represents the creative and economic rights of directors and members of the directorial team working in film, television, commercials, documentaries, news, sports and new media.
Writers Guild of America
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union representing the thousands of creators who write scripted series, features, news programs, and other content.
MPTF | Motion Picture & Television Fund
MPTF supports working and retired members of the entertainment community with a safety net of health and social services, including temporary financial assistance, case management, and residential living.
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
The Pioneers Assistance Fund is the only industry program that provides both short-term and long-term assistance to veterans of the motion picture entertainment industry. The PAF financially assists individuals with medical treatments, health insurance, medical equipment needs, emergency grants and funeral expenses, among other needs.
Comedy:
Comedy Gives Back
Comedy Gives Back is here to help provide the comedy community with financial crisis relief, mental health therapy, chemical dependency treatment, and community support.
The Entertainment Community Fund
Founded in 1882, the Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization here to meet the needs of our entertainment community with a unique understanding of the challenges involved in a life in the arts.
The Comedians Assistance Fund (for those with Comedy Store roots)
MPTF and The Comedy Store have partnered up to create The Comedy Store Family Fund with proceeds benefiting their employees and comedians.
Performering Arts:
RESCU Foundation
The RESCU Foundation was established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through several programs including financial assistance for emergency medical needs.
Dramatists Guild Fund
The Fund provides confidential grants to professional dramatists experiencing personal hardships such as health-related problems or the temporary loss of income. Recipients need not be Dramatists Guild members.
Association of Performing Arts Professionals
APAP, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (formerly Association of Performing Arts Presenters) is the national service, advocacy and membership organization for presenters of the performing arts. APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts industry and the professionals who work within it.
Artists:
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation's dual criteria for grants are recognizable artistic merit and demonstrable financial need, whether professional, personal or both.
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
New York Foundation for the Arts is one of the largest grant makers to individual artists.
Creative Capital
Creative Capital provides support to artists who pursue innovation in form and/or content in the performing and visual arts, film and video, and in emerging fields.
SAG-AFTRA FoundationThe SAG-AFTRA Foundation provides vital assistance and educational programming to the professionals of SAG-AFTRA while serving the public at large through its signature children’s literacy program Storyline Online®.
Entertainment Community Fund
Founded in 1882, the Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization here to meet the needs of our entertainment community with a unique understanding of the challenges involved in a life in the arts.
Puffin Foundation
Puffin Foundation Grants are open to emerging artists in the fields of art, photography, music, theater, dance, and literature whose works due to their genre and/or social philosophy might have difficult being aired.
Movie & TV:
Directors Guild Foundation
The Directors Guild of America is a labor organization that represents the creative and economic rights of directors and members of the directorial team working in film, television, commercials, documentaries, news, sports and new media.
Writers Guild of America
The Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) is a labor union representing the thousands of creators who write scripted series, features, news programs, and other content.
MPTF | Motion Picture & Television Fund
MPTF supports working and retired members of the entertainment community with a safety net of health and social services, including temporary financial assistance, case management, and residential living.
Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers Foundation
The Pioneers Assistance Fund is the only industry program that provides both short-term and long-term assistance to veterans of the motion picture entertainment industry. The PAF financially assists individuals with medical treatments, health insurance, medical equipment needs, emergency grants and funeral expenses, among other needs.
Comedy:
Comedy Gives Back
Comedy Gives Back is here to help provide the comedy community with financial crisis relief, mental health therapy, chemical dependency treatment, and community support.
The Entertainment Community Fund
Founded in 1882, the Entertainment Community Fund is a national human services organization here to meet the needs of our entertainment community with a unique understanding of the challenges involved in a life in the arts.
The Comedians Assistance Fund (for those with Comedy Store roots)
MPTF and The Comedy Store have partnered up to create The Comedy Store Family Fund with proceeds benefiting their employees and comedians.
Performering Arts:
RESCU Foundation
The RESCU Foundation was established to promote and maintain the health and medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances and other artistic events through several programs including financial assistance for emergency medical needs.
Dramatists Guild Fund
The Fund provides confidential grants to professional dramatists experiencing personal hardships such as health-related problems or the temporary loss of income. Recipients need not be Dramatists Guild members.
Association of Performing Arts Professionals
APAP, the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (formerly Association of Performing Arts Presenters) is the national service, advocacy and membership organization for presenters of the performing arts. APAP is dedicated to developing and supporting a robust performing arts industry and the professionals who work within it.
Artists:
Pollock-Krasner Foundation
The Pollock-Krasner Foundation's dual criteria for grants are recognizable artistic merit and demonstrable financial need, whether professional, personal or both.
New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA)
New York Foundation for the Arts is one of the largest grant makers to individual artists.
Creative Capital
Creative Capital provides support to artists who pursue innovation in form and/or content in the performing and visual arts, film and video, and in emerging fields.
Financial
Money Tips for Financial Health
Get expert financial advice that’s easy to understand, tailored to your unique money goals.
Greenpath Debt Solutions
GreenPath is dedicated to helping people resolve financial problems. They offer a free financial consultation to help people understand the size and nature of their debt, develop a personal budget, and create an action plan to reduce debt.
Free Annual Credit Report
A credit report contains information that will effect your ability to get a loan, and that can help guard against identity theft. Everyone is entitled to a free report annually.
Seedco
Founded in 1987, Seedco is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic opportunity for people, businesses, and communities in need.
Women's Institute for Financial Education (WIFE)
The Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE.org) is the oldest non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial education to women in their quest for financial independence.
Get expert financial advice that’s easy to understand, tailored to your unique money goals.
Greenpath Debt Solutions
GreenPath is dedicated to helping people resolve financial problems. They offer a free financial consultation to help people understand the size and nature of their debt, develop a personal budget, and create an action plan to reduce debt.
Free Annual Credit Report
A credit report contains information that will effect your ability to get a loan, and that can help guard against identity theft. Everyone is entitled to a free report annually.
Seedco
Founded in 1987, Seedco is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing economic opportunity for people, businesses, and communities in need.
Women's Institute for Financial Education (WIFE)
The Women’s Institute for Financial Education (WIFE.org) is the oldest non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial education to women in their quest for financial independence.
Food and Nutrition
Why Hunger
WhyHunger connects people in need to food programs and services in their community, and supports grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment.
Feeding America
Feeding America works to get nourishing food – from farmers, manufacturers, and retailers – to people in need. At the same time, we also seek to help our neighbors build a path to a brighter, food-secure future.
Nutrition.gov
Get information on food assistance programs for certain individuals and groups. Programs include SNAP, WIC, the National School Lunch Program and more.
WhyHunger connects people in need to food programs and services in their community, and supports grassroots solutions that inspire self-reliance and community empowerment.
Feeding America
Feeding America works to get nourishing food – from farmers, manufacturers, and retailers – to people in need. At the same time, we also seek to help our neighbors build a path to a brighter, food-secure future.
Nutrition.gov
Get information on food assistance programs for certain individuals and groups. Programs include SNAP, WIC, the National School Lunch Program and more.
General Assistance
2-1-1
Call 2-1-1 to be connected with community services in your area, providing services like food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance and physical and mental health resources.
American Red Cross
Links to local Red Cross websites are searchable by zip code. General information about disaster services, health and safety services, emergency preparation and other programs offered by the Red Cross is available.
Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities' relief and recovery services are provided on a regional level, and respond to the need for emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and support. Other Catholic Charities services include financial, medical and utilities assistance, clothing, housing, health care, and child care. This site provides links to local branches, each of which provides direct assistance.
Lutheran Services in America (LSA)
LSA's emergency and disaster services include clothing, emergency housing, financial assistance, food programs, legal aid, telephone crisis support and referrals, and support services. This site can be searched for services regionally or by type of assistance needed.
Salvation Army
Among the Salvation Army's disaster response and recovery programs are counseling and support programs, financial assistance, shelter provision, and the distribution of water, food, furniture, building materials, sanitary, infant and child care products, medicines, bedding and other items for which an immediate need exists. This website can locate nearby branches by a zip code search.
SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE provides disaster assistance for small businesses. Their website lists tips, tools, downloads, mentoring, and state links.
Call 2-1-1 to be connected with community services in your area, providing services like food banks, clothing closets, shelters, rent assistance, utility assistance and physical and mental health resources.
American Red Cross
Links to local Red Cross websites are searchable by zip code. General information about disaster services, health and safety services, emergency preparation and other programs offered by the Red Cross is available.
Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities' relief and recovery services are provided on a regional level, and respond to the need for emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling, and support. Other Catholic Charities services include financial, medical and utilities assistance, clothing, housing, health care, and child care. This site provides links to local branches, each of which provides direct assistance.
Lutheran Services in America (LSA)
LSA's emergency and disaster services include clothing, emergency housing, financial assistance, food programs, legal aid, telephone crisis support and referrals, and support services. This site can be searched for services regionally or by type of assistance needed.
Salvation Army
Among the Salvation Army's disaster response and recovery programs are counseling and support programs, financial assistance, shelter provision, and the distribution of water, food, furniture, building materials, sanitary, infant and child care products, medicines, bedding and other items for which an immediate need exists. This website can locate nearby branches by a zip code search.
SCORE: Counselors to America's Small Business
SCORE provides disaster assistance for small businesses. Their website lists tips, tools, downloads, mentoring, and state links.
Government Agencies and Benefits
Medicare
Medicare is a federally funded program that provides medical and prescription coverage for seniors and the disabled.
United States Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging works to ensure that quality long-term care for seniors. They offer a host of programs for seniors who are disadvantaged socially, economically, or in terms of healthcare. They also support the free, national Eldercare Locator hotline, 1-800-677-1116, which provides information on local services and resources.
National Endowment for the Arts
Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities.
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov provides information on public benefits by state. It is also has an online screening questionnaire that determines the benefits for which the user may be eligible.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that administers benefits to retired and disabled individuals, to spouses of living benificiaries, and to child and spousal survivors of deceased individuals eligible for Social Security benefits.
Medicare is a federally funded program that provides medical and prescription coverage for seniors and the disabled.
United States Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging works to ensure that quality long-term care for seniors. They offer a host of programs for seniors who are disadvantaged socially, economically, or in terms of healthcare. They also support the free, national Eldercare Locator hotline, 1-800-677-1116, which provides information on local services and resources.
National Endowment for the Arts
Established by Congress in 1965, the NEA is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities.
Benefits.gov
Benefits.gov provides information on public benefits by state. It is also has an online screening questionnaire that determines the benefits for which the user may be eligible.
Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that administers benefits to retired and disabled individuals, to spouses of living benificiaries, and to child and spousal survivors of deceased individuals eligible for Social Security benefits.
Housing & Shelter
Affordable & Low-income Housing
Find affordable rentals & housing options for low income families and individuals
Find Affordable Rental Housing
Learn about government programs that help low-income people find affordable rental housing. Each of the programs - subsidized housing, public housing, and housing choice vouchers - is different. Get the details on how they work, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Find affordable rentals & housing options for low income families and individuals
Find Affordable Rental Housing
Learn about government programs that help low-income people find affordable rental housing. Each of the programs - subsidized housing, public housing, and housing choice vouchers - is different. Get the details on how they work, who is eligible, and how to apply.
Illness, Disease, and Disability
SocialSecurity.gov (benefits for people with disabilities)
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. Provided by the Social Security Administration, this page incorporates details about their programs, a Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool and applications for social security benefits for adults and children with disabilities.
The Body: The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource
The Body's mission is to use the Web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians; demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment; improve patients' quality of life; and foster community through human connection. The Body has compiled over 600 HIV/AIDS-related topics, with extensive research for each.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society website has information on learning about cancer, preparing for and coping with treatment, and providing support during treatment for patients and survivors of cancer, for family and friends of patients, and for the general public.
Cancer Care
Cancer Care provides free assistance to people with cancer at any stage of illness. Services include information about cancer and treatment, counseling and support groups, referrals to other support services, and financial assistance (for medication, chemotherapy and radiation treatment).
The Wellness Community (TWC)
TWC provides free emotional support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. This site has links to all regional Wellness Communities, which host support groups, programs and activities.
Mesothelioma.net
Pleural Mesothelioma is a rare lung cancer that is caused by exposure to a fibrous substance known as asbestos that affects the lives of thousands each year. Mesothelioma.net provides patients with treatment information, 24/7 online support, financial aid, and more.
Sibling Support Project
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort addressing the concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns. They conduct sibshops internationally, which recognize that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, but is not so for everyone. These group meetings contain recreational and informative activities as well as discussions that are relaxed and supportive. Silbing Support Project also has adult sib groups, and SibNet and SibKids, online listservs for adults and children that are welcoming and instructive.
Cleaning for a Reason Foundation
This nonprofit organization offers free professional housecleaning, and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer.
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities. Provided by the Social Security Administration, this page incorporates details about their programs, a Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool and applications for social security benefits for adults and children with disabilities.
The Body: The Complete HIV/AIDS Resource
The Body's mission is to use the Web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians; demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment; improve patients' quality of life; and foster community through human connection. The Body has compiled over 600 HIV/AIDS-related topics, with extensive research for each.
American Cancer Society
The American Cancer Society website has information on learning about cancer, preparing for and coping with treatment, and providing support during treatment for patients and survivors of cancer, for family and friends of patients, and for the general public.
Cancer Care
Cancer Care provides free assistance to people with cancer at any stage of illness. Services include information about cancer and treatment, counseling and support groups, referrals to other support services, and financial assistance (for medication, chemotherapy and radiation treatment).
The Wellness Community (TWC)
TWC provides free emotional support, education and hope to people with cancer and their loved ones. This site has links to all regional Wellness Communities, which host support groups, programs and activities.
Mesothelioma.net
Pleural Mesothelioma is a rare lung cancer that is caused by exposure to a fibrous substance known as asbestos that affects the lives of thousands each year. Mesothelioma.net provides patients with treatment information, 24/7 online support, financial aid, and more.
Sibling Support Project
The Sibling Support Project is a national effort addressing the concerns of brothers and sisters of people who have special health, developmental, or mental health concerns. They conduct sibshops internationally, which recognize that being the brother or sister of a person with special needs is for some a good thing, but is not so for everyone. These group meetings contain recreational and informative activities as well as discussions that are relaxed and supportive. Silbing Support Project also has adult sib groups, and SibNet and SibKids, online listservs for adults and children that are welcoming and instructive.
Cleaning for a Reason Foundation
This nonprofit organization offers free professional housecleaning, and maid services to improve the lives of women undergoing treatment for cancer.
Insurance & Healthcare
HealthCare.gov
Find health insurance through Healthcare.org
Insurance for Freelancers
Freelancers Union is the largest and fast-growing organization representing the 56.7 million independent workers across the country. We provide our 500,000+ members a powerful support system and voice through policy advocacy, benefits, resources and community.
Medicare Rights Center
Medicare Rights Center (MRC) assists people who are enrolled in or eligible for Medicare with Medicare rights issues, which includes, but it not limited to, accessing benefits on a limited income, benefits counseling, and federal Medicare reform advocacy.
Find health insurance through Healthcare.org
Insurance for Freelancers
Freelancers Union is the largest and fast-growing organization representing the 56.7 million independent workers across the country. We provide our 500,000+ members a powerful support system and voice through policy advocacy, benefits, resources and community.
Medicare Rights Center
Medicare Rights Center (MRC) assists people who are enrolled in or eligible for Medicare with Medicare rights issues, which includes, but it not limited to, accessing benefits on a limited income, benefits counseling, and federal Medicare reform advocacy.
Medical & Physical Health
The Phyllis Newman Women's Health Initiative (PNWHI)
PNWHI was created to address the many concerns women face when dealing with a serious medical condition. PNWHI social workers help women negotiate the steps that follow a serious medical diagnosis. Through intensive case management, access to individual counseling, support groups, educational seminars, linkage to community supports and short-term financial assistance, the social workers help women receive the nurturing support that they need.
Cancer Care Assist
Cancer Care offers limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation and child care, and their oncology social workers can help you find additional resources.
Nutrition.gov: Exercise and Fitness
Learn about the health benefits of physical activity, and find resources like exercise logs, planners, and examples to help you stay consistent over time.
CDC: Physical Activity
Providing and promoting places for people to be physically active may increase public use of these facilities as well as help boost peoples’ physical activity levels. This can include creating and improving walking trails, building exercise facilities, and providing access to existing facilities.
Mercy Medical Airlift
Mercy Medical Airlift coordinates free airline tickets for missions over 600 miles and negotiates low cost air ambulance service for individuals and families who are in need of this service.
PNWHI was created to address the many concerns women face when dealing with a serious medical condition. PNWHI social workers help women negotiate the steps that follow a serious medical diagnosis. Through intensive case management, access to individual counseling, support groups, educational seminars, linkage to community supports and short-term financial assistance, the social workers help women receive the nurturing support that they need.
Cancer Care Assist
Cancer Care offers limited financial assistance for cancer-related costs such as transportation and child care, and their oncology social workers can help you find additional resources.
Nutrition.gov: Exercise and Fitness
Learn about the health benefits of physical activity, and find resources like exercise logs, planners, and examples to help you stay consistent over time.
CDC: Physical Activity
Providing and promoting places for people to be physically active may increase public use of these facilities as well as help boost peoples’ physical activity levels. This can include creating and improving walking trails, building exercise facilities, and providing access to existing facilities.
Mercy Medical Airlift
Mercy Medical Airlift coordinates free airline tickets for missions over 600 miles and negotiates low cost air ambulance service for individuals and families who are in need of this service.
Legal
American Bar Association: Free Legal Aid
The American Bar Association has a list of legal aid assistance resources
Mobilization for Justice
Mobilization for Justice provides free legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers on a wide range of civil legal issues including housing eviction prevention, public benefits and entitlements, mental health and consumer issues.
Consumer Safety
ConsumerSafety.org is a comprehensive resource offering safety guides for infants, families, patients and seniors, as well as publishing important health news, recalls and safety alerts.
The American Bar Association has a list of legal aid assistance resources
Mobilization for Justice
Mobilization for Justice provides free legal assistance to low-income New Yorkers on a wide range of civil legal issues including housing eviction prevention, public benefits and entitlements, mental health and consumer issues.
Consumer Safety
ConsumerSafety.org is a comprehensive resource offering safety guides for infants, families, patients and seniors, as well as publishing important health news, recalls and safety alerts.
Mental Health
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.
SoCal Mental Health
We bridge the two programs using a combination of treatments designed to address acute psychiatric symptoms and stabilize presenting problems. Our clinical team ensures every client receives compassionate and personalized care using evidence-based methods, including psychotherapy and psychotropic medication management.
NAMI National Warmline Directory
A Warmline is a peer-run hotline that offers callers emotional support and is staffed by volunteers who are in recovery themselves.
988 offers 24/7 access to trained crisis counselors who can help people experiencing mental health-related distress.
SoCal Mental Health
We bridge the two programs using a combination of treatments designed to address acute psychiatric symptoms and stabilize presenting problems. Our clinical team ensures every client receives compassionate and personalized care using evidence-based methods, including psychotherapy and psychotropic medication management.
NAMI National Warmline Directory
A Warmline is a peer-run hotline that offers callers emotional support and is staffed by volunteers who are in recovery themselves.
Resources for Specific Populations
Live Another Day
Live Another Day provides curated, non-biased lists of accredited treatment providers and trusted resources for/by the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community.
New Economy Project
New Economy Project works with community groups to build a new economy that works for all, based on principles of cooperation, democracy, equity, racial justice, and ecological sustainability.
Hardships and Hope: Mental Health in Underrepresented Students
Hardships and Hope: Mental Health in Underrepresented Students provides research and information around the unique challenges that affect mental health among BIPOC, immigrant, and ESL students. Systemic issues related to health insurance and equitable healthcare play significant roles in people's hesitation to begin or continue treatment.
Live Another Day provides curated, non-biased lists of accredited treatment providers and trusted resources for/by the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community.
New Economy Project
New Economy Project works with community groups to build a new economy that works for all, based on principles of cooperation, democracy, equity, racial justice, and ecological sustainability.
Hardships and Hope: Mental Health in Underrepresented Students
Hardships and Hope: Mental Health in Underrepresented Students provides research and information around the unique challenges that affect mental health among BIPOC, immigrant, and ESL students. Systemic issues related to health insurance and equitable healthcare play significant roles in people's hesitation to begin or continue treatment.
Rights and Advocacy
Cerebral Palsy Medical Malpractice
Cerebral Palsy Group is dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for individuals with cerebral palsy and provides free educational information and support to those who have been affected. This medical malpractice article provides resources and support to families and individuals with cerebral palsy looking to improve their overall quality of life.
Florin|Roebig
Ageism is real, and it happens every day. Florin|Roebig is here to ensure you don’t have to be a victim of it any longer.
Cerebral Palsy Group is dedicated to improving the overall quality of life for individuals with cerebral palsy and provides free educational information and support to those who have been affected. This medical malpractice article provides resources and support to families and individuals with cerebral palsy looking to improve their overall quality of life.
Florin|Roebig
Ageism is real, and it happens every day. Florin|Roebig is here to ensure you don’t have to be a victim of it any longer.
Testing Sites
Planned Parenthood
You can get STD, pregnancy, and other types of health tests done at your local Planned Parenthood.
American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
Learn more about allergy tests and how to get one.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
The COVID-19 testing locator helps you find no-cost COVID-19 testing locations and contact information for the providers. Because every provider handles appointments differently, schedule your appointment directly with the provider you choose.
You can get STD, pregnancy, and other types of health tests done at your local Planned Parenthood.
American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
Learn more about allergy tests and how to get one.
COVID-19 Testing Sites
The COVID-19 testing locator helps you find no-cost COVID-19 testing locations and contact information for the providers. Because every provider handles appointments differently, schedule your appointment directly with the provider you choose.
Treatment and Clinical Trails
Mayo Clinic Health System
Find a list of services and treatments the Mayo Clinic offers by clicking above.
National Cancer Institute
The NCI website lists over 6,000 clinical trials in their online database, searchable by type of cancer, type of trial, and location.
Find a list of services and treatments the Mayo Clinic offers by clicking above.
National Cancer Institute
The NCI website lists over 6,000 clinical trials in their online database, searchable by type of cancer, type of trial, and location.
Veterans
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA)
IAVA addresses critical issues facing new veterans and their families, including mental health injuries, a stretched VA system, inadequate health care for female veterans, and GI Bill educational benefits. IAVA also provides valuable resources and empowers veterans to connect with one another, fostering a strong and lasting community
DAV
Navigating the resources available to veterans can be confusing, but DAV believes no veteran should have to go it alone.
IAVA addresses critical issues facing new veterans and their families, including mental health injuries, a stretched VA system, inadequate health care for female veterans, and GI Bill educational benefits. IAVA also provides valuable resources and empowers veterans to connect with one another, fostering a strong and lasting community
DAV
Navigating the resources available to veterans can be confusing, but DAV believes no veteran should have to go it alone.
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